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Bonebrake’s visible tattoos begin at the wrist and climb to his left shoulder. It’s the same arm he can no longer use after a stroke left him partially paralyzed in 2017.
 
“At one point the doctors said I wasn’t going to survive and that I might never walk again,” Bonebrake said. “But here I am, able to teach in a classroom setting.”
 
Formerly a full-time tattoo artist, for nearly a decade, Bonebrake now supervises the tattoo apprenticeship program at Western Reception, Diagnostic & Correctional Center (WRDCC) in St. Joseph. The stroke effectively ended that previous career path, but now he brings his enthusiastic know-how to the parlor — a converted storage area in the facility’s educational and vocational building.

The exhaustive curriculum teaches residents the ins-and-outs of the industry — from drawing “flash” (pre-prepared tattoo designs), to trial runs on rubber practice skins to ultimately tattooing fellow residents. After logging 300 hours of tattooing — and completing CPR and bloodborne pathogen training — students are awarded Missouri tattooing licenses through the Missouri Department of Commerce and Insurance Division of Professional Registration, allowing them to practice their craft upon release.

“When I was a full-time tattoo artist, we always said the best artists are in prison,” Bonebrake said. “It was sad to see that talent go to waste because there wasn’t a program like this. But now I have four guys who I’ve licensed through this program, and that’s four guys who can go out and make a good living outside of the institution.”

And it gets better. By gaining access to artistic expertise and a sterilized environment, residents avoid the shoddy underground methods of prison tattooing and the communicable diseases it spreads. Tattoos have forever been linked to prison culture, where residents have used any resources available for makeshift implements — including ball-point pen parts, guitar strings, disassembled electric clippers and burned plastic for ink.

The tattoo artists in the WRDCC program, however, use industry-standard tools and inks with disposable needle cartridges. Residents must be medically cleared before sitting in the tattoo chair. The cost is $10 per hour — with many clients booking multiple sessions for elaborate pieces.
 
“There’s a waiting list for residents who want tattoos,” said David Grant, WRDCC educational instructor. “Before Alex came on board, we didn’t know what a tattoo apprenticeship looked like. We knew nothing about biohazard disposal, how to pass a state inspection or the licensing process. The program has really taken off.”

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For this unique class of college graduates, however, circumstances couldn’t be less traditional.

“It was always on my bucket list to get a college education, but I have two kids and putting them through college was always more important,” said Lisa Smith, an institutional parole officer at CCC. “I probably wouldn’t have done it if it hadn’t been offered here.”

Launched in 2017, Companions at Chillicothe is a groundbreaking partnership between the Missouri Department of Corrections and Rockhurst University. The tuition-free program brings professors from the Kansas City institution to CCC, where students — six staff and five residents in this year’s inaugural class — took courses that count toward an associate of arts degree in liberal studies. Rockhurst previously did not offer an associate’s degree, but the university established one before the Chillicothe students completed their studies. 

Earning a college degree while maintaining full-time employment isn’t easy. It takes commitment, sacrifice and teamwork. Penney Clevenger, a case manager who has served in a variety of roles during her 16 years with MODOC, was often the person classmates would tap on the shoulder for her meticulous lecture notes.

“Rockhurst would record every class on Zoom, so a lot of times I would go back and transcribe the entire class because that was a way I would learn it,” Clevenger said. “We would all reap the benefits.”

The classmates’ studiousness carried into the workweek during interactions with fellow employees and residents alike. As the women prepared for tests or rehearsed public-speaking assignments, their enthusiasm became obvious.

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Jerri Thoene, office support assistant at Jefferson City Correctional Center (JCCC), is the department's employee of the month for August 2024.

While working with institutional activities at JCCC, Thoene took on the formidable task of planning and carrying out the JCCC Organizational Awards ceremony recognizing the work done by resident organizations and the community leaders who help to support them. It was a big event, with Division of Adult Institutions leaders, community partners and the mayor of Jefferson City in attendance. It was also a big success, thanks to Thoene's enthusiasm, positive energy and attention to detail.

Throughout the process of organizing the ceremony, Thoene continued to carry out her day-to-day tasks with dedication and professionalism, serving as a role model for the JCCC team.

The department's peer support program is fueled by powerful teams of people who care about your wellbeing.

PACT staff at every worksite or Probation and Parole region to provide information, resources and confidential support to employees who experience personal or workplace stress and/or potentially traumatic events.

Each quarter PACT leaders nominate members of their teams who have shown exceptional commitment to helping their peers for recognition by the Employee Health, Wellness & Safety unit.

Kelly Morriss has been named warden of Jefferson City Correctional Center (JCCC), effective Aug. 12, 2024.

Morris began his career with the Missouri Department of Corrections in 1991 as a Correctional Officer I at Western Missouri Correctional Center (WMCC), where he served as a corrections services trainee, a corrections case manager and a functional unit manager.

In 1998, Morriss became assistant warden at Algoa Correctional Center (ACC), where he was promoted to deputy warden in 2001. In 2010, Morriss transferred to JCCC, where he served as deputy warden.

He was named warden at Algoa Correctional Center (ACC) in 2017.

Morriss has served as acting director of JCCC since June 2024.

Scott Weber has been named director of the Office of Professional Standards (OPS), effective Aug. 5, 2024.

Weber began his career with the Missouri Department of Corrections in 2003 as a recreation officer at Algoa Correctional Center (ACC), where he then served as investigator and corrections case manager before taking a case manager position at Central Office in 2013.

Weber became a functional unit manager at ACC in 2014, assistant warden at Cremer Therapeutic Community Center (CTCC) in 2017, and deputy warden at ACC in 2018.

In January 2020, Weber was named warden of Moberly Correctional Center (MCC), and in April 2021, he became warden of Fulton Reception and Diagnostic Center (FRDC)

Dogg Days is the annual competition and signature event for Puppies for Parole (P4P), a program that pairs shelter dogs with residents who teach them basic rules, boundaries and behaviors to increase the pets’ adoptability. As a natural consequence, the dogs provide positive companionship and form a therapeutic bond with their trainers.

“We get the opportunity to socialize these dogs, train them and witness the transformation,” said Charles “KC” Jones, P4P secretary and lead man. “I see the positive transformation not only in the dog, but also in the person. It happens time after time.”

The puppy pushups event, during which dogs are trained to repeatedly crouch and stand while enticed by a treat, was won by Buster — a crowd favorite mixed-breed with long, cropped ears. Boston, an aptly named boxer-Boston terrier mix, won the restrained recall competition — essentially a timed sprint across the length of the outdoor basketball court.

After the competition, participants and spectators adjourned to a housing unit, where refreshments were served and attending spectators mingled with residents and four-legged friends.

“Dogg Days began as a way to help smooth over the transition of the Puppies for Parole Program being moved into housing unit five with the ITC program,” said Case Manager Derrick Ebeirus, JCCC P4P coordinator. Intensive therapeutic community (ITC) residents served as judges for the competition. “The goal of Dogg Days was to unite handlers of the Puppies for Parole program with the clients in the lower phases of the ITC program with an opportunity to have a fun, sober celebration event.”

The event also features dogs from K9s for Camo, a program that prepares service dogs to assist veterans. In addition, former resident and P4P participant Joe Denti addressed the brotherhood.

“It’s an honor to be back here with you guys,” Denti said. “You helped prepare me for what was coming. It’s not easy out there, but when you’re doing the right thing, people step up to help you.”

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1. Open MOVERS Learn in a browser by visiting tinyurl.com/MOVERSLearn or clicking the link on the intranet.
2. IMPORTANT: On the login page, click on "Company Single Sign-on," and you'll be directed to the State of Missouri Employee Login single-sign-on page. Do not attempt to sign on using the User ID box on the Oracle Applications Cloud page.
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Effective Aug. 1, 2024, MODOC is using body scanners for staff, visitors, vendors, contractors and volunteers entering adult institutions. The Intercept full-body scanner, manufactured by Tek 84, is used in conjunction with walk-through metal detectors, hand-held metal detectors and X-ray baggage scanners to keep out weapons, drugs and other prohibited items.

It works like this: Every staff member’s name and employee ID number is entered into the system and stored before body scanner use begins. Each employee, contracted staff member or volunteer entering a front entry search point pushes a random search selector, which determines who is subject to a full-body scan. The person being scanned stands inside the Intercept and remains motionless as the operator initiates a four-second scan. The image displays on the workstation monitor, and the operator inspects the image for concealed objects.

“Being able to see inside the whole body, as opposed to just what’s on the surface, is the key,” said Security Specialist Victor Clevenger. “They also act as a psychological deterrent, discouraging people from bringing in contraband. Staff obviously understand that there have been drug issues within the institutions, and that this is another tool that’s going to help them make the overall environment safer.”

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Currently, Central Office ambassadors offer monthly skill-ups, meet-and-greet events with staff new to Central Office, TCW Flashes with interactive components, sidewalk chalk drawings at building entrances, and monthly meetings. These activities help to connect staff with TCW tools and help build meaningful relationships.

The Annual Social Style Showdown of the Divisions begins this month. Probation & Parole reigned victorious in 2023 with 100% team participation. Stay in the loop this year, with full support for your division, and find out whether P&P will keep the trophy or relinquish it to another division.

The ambassadors also will staff aTCW booth at the Central Office Wellness Fair in September, giving fair-goers the chance to meet the Central Office ambassadors and learn more about TCW ambassador or influencer roles, TCW topics, TCW exercises and handouts.

We're working hard to retain staff and to make the Missouri Department of Corrections a great place to work and show how important each person is in what we do.

YOU CAN HELP.

• Warmly welcome new employees.
• Thank your coworkers.
• Keep a positive mindset.
• Give appreciative feedback.
• Recognize individual strengths.
• Remember the vital role you play in supporting the department's mission.